How To Fix SDBALM099 - Time of the last successful complete data backup

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDBALM - SAP DB and liveCache Alert Monitoring

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Time of the last successful complete data backup

Description
The system displays how many days ago the last successful complete data
backup was performed. If the system does not find a successful data
backup in the last three months, it displays 9999 days.
Data Collector
<ZH>Collector B</>
(RZ20 -> SAP CCMS Technical Experts Monitors -> All Monitoring Contexts
,,-> <Name of the database connection> -> Collectors and Internals
-> Collectors -> Collector B)

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Preset runtime interval of Collector B: 15 minutes

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDBALM099 - Time of the last successful complete data backup ?

  The SAP error message SDBALM099 typically indicates that the system is alerting you about the time of the last successful complete data backup. This message is part of the database administration and monitoring process, specifically related to the Database Administration (DBA) workbench in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message SDBALM099 is usually triggered when:
  
  The system has not performed a complete data backup within a specified time frame.
  The backup strategy is not being followed, leading to potential data loss risks.
  The backup logs or configurations may not be set up correctly, or there may be issues with the backup process itself.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SDBALM099 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Backup Status:
  
  Verify the status of the last complete data backup. You can do this by checking the backup logs in the database or using transaction codes like DBACOCKPIT or DB02 in SAP.
  
  
  
  Perform a Backup:
  
  If a backup has not been performed recently, initiate a complete data backup. Ensure that the backup process is configured correctly and that there are no issues with the backup storage.
  
  
  
  Review Backup Configuration:
  
  Check the backup configuration settings in your database management system (DBMS) to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the backup schedule, retention policies, and storage locations.
  
  
  
  Monitor Backup Jobs:
  
  Set up monitoring for backup jobs to ensure that they are executed successfully. You can use SAP Solution Manager or other monitoring tools to keep track of backup jobs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or your database vendor's documentation for specific instructions on how to configure and manage backups.
  
  
  
  Database Administration:
  
  If you are not familiar with database administration, consider involving a DBA or a technical consultant who can assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Backup Types: Understand the different types of backups (full, incremental, differential) and their implications for your data recovery strategy.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to backup and recovery processes.
  Disaster Recovery Plan: Ensure that you have a disaster recovery plan in place that includes regular backups and testing of restore procedures.
  
  By addressing the underlying issues that led to the SDBALM099 message, you can ensure that your SAP system remains secure and that data loss risks are minimized.